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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302583919
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $1,125.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2000
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 08/15/2000
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | A: Amendment | 07/31/2000 | $1,125.00 | 08/15/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/29/2000 | $1,125.00 | 07/31/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2000 | $2,125.00 | 04/20/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards the were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of fire and explosion: (a)Production Building: On or about January 28, 2000 and at times prior thereto, the dust collection system for the combustible dust generated from processing the wheat straw, and the coconut fiber was not designed for explosion prevention, relief, and venting. (b)Production Building: On or about January 28, 2000 and at times prior thereto, the pneumatic conveying systems used to transfer the wheat straw, and the coconut fiber were not designed for explosion prevention, relief, and venting. The dust generated from this process is combustible. Among other methods, one acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NAPA) 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities(1995). Note: Abatement certification required for this item.